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September 2014 Newsletter Articles

Craig Pearson says his undergraduate research at Michigan State University helped him become a Marshall Scholar. (Photo Courtesy of Kurt Stepnitz).
By Shareé Fink
Craig Pearson is just one of several...

Many Wayne State undergraduates are involved in research. (Photo courtesy of Wayne State University).
By Kathy Barks Hoffman
In addition to wearing their college hoodies, blue jeans and flip flops, stud...

Richmond Starbuck began classes at the university of Michigan after participating in the university’s summer research program. (Photo courtesy of U-M).
For Richmond Starbuck, who returned to school at...

By Julie O’Connor
Wayne State University held a research symposium recently that gave students from 11 summer research programs an opportunity to showcase their gained knowledge from their recent expe...

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The URC is an incredible asset for our industry, state, and citizens in terms of the scale of R&D conducted at its universities in critically important areas. Medical and healthcare discoveries with the potential to improve and save lives position Michigan as a top state for innovation in the life, medical and health sciences.

Michael JandernoaFormer Chairman of the Board and CEO of Perrigo Company

I think certainly there has been an uptick in entrepreneurship in the state, and I think a lot of that is owed to the URC getting more involved in economic development in the last 10 years.

Doug RothwellPresident of Business Leaders for Michigan

The University Research Corridor showcases Michigan’s world class universities, economic competitiveness, and scientific breakthroughs being made every day in our state. This innovative partnership is creating jobs, fostering relationships with all types of businesses, from our largest corporations to smallest entrepreneurial businesses, and driving innovation in all sectors of our economy.